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With Chamakh now gone to West Ham on loan, and Djourou and Squillaci expected also the leave the club, it is unlikely that the latter two will be included in the squad.
Frimpong has returned from his loan spell at Charlton, however, both he and Manone are ill and so unlikely to make it.
Diaby and Andre Santos are both back training, but neither are match fit yet. Other than that, there are no new injury concerns.
Swansea have got the first leg of their Capital One Cup Semi-Final next week, and so Michael Laudrup may be inclined to rest some of his key players. Their key players such as Michu, Britton and Chico are all fit, while Pablo Hernandez who missed Swansea’s victory at the Emirates is fit again.
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There has been a development in Arsenal's pursuit of David Villa, which relates to their parallel negotiations for Adrian Lopez from Atletico Madrid.
The out-of favour Barcelona striker is keen to move, but his club aren't keen to deal, despite their history with Arsenal.
First choice
Arsenal are targeting Villa as first choice, both for the immediate impact he could bring and the size of the signing for morale and stature.
They think they can secure Villa for a fee of around €17, slightly below their opening bid.
Barcelona will not release Villa on loan and don't really want to sell him, but he isn't considered 100 percent ready to play a large role at the moment.
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Backup for Carlton Cole. Doesn't sound like the most glamorous position in world football, does it? Be that as it may, that is the role that Marouane Chamakh can enjoy for the next six months.
The Morrocan striker has joined West Ham United on loan until the end of the season, when his position will be reviewed. The deal has been confirmed by both West Ham and Arsenal, and the striker has completed a medical today.
Non-starter
After a bright start and seven league goals, Chamakh was marginalised after the return of Robin Van Persie and could never find the same form. This lead to off-field issues, such as being photographed smoking shisha after a match with QPR.
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Arsenal appear to be strong in the middle of the pitch, but if Arteta goes down with an injury who would you bring into his place? Keep in mind that Abou Diaby has been out for over two months, and Aaron Ramsey is not a great tackler. Francis Coquelin is one person that I think of, however, I do not think he is ready to shoulder the burden week in and week out.
Lucas Biglia was a prominent transfer rumour in the summer. And even late December:
"Time is running out," he told Het Nieuwsblad. "I don't have to be at a big top team, just to a bigger league. I need that if I want to play with Argentina in 2014 at the World Cup.
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Reports suggest that Arsenal have made a €13m bid for 31-year old striker David Villa, who is unhappy at Barcelona and looking for a move away.
Arsenal have been interested for a while in the former Valencia man, but have only recently had it confirmed that Barcelona are willing to negotiate.
It has been suggested that any move would be a loan followed by an option to buy.
Leverage
While the move seems a far-fetched one, Arsenal have a few advantages in their pursuit of Villa. For a start, there are the eight players who have moved from North London to Catalonia in recent times, from Marc Overmars to Alex Song. The two clubs have a vague business relationship, albeit a one-sided one.
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